Natalie Byron-Teare elected as Douglas Mayor

Natalie Byron-Teare has been elected to serve as the Mayor of Douglas for the 2023-24 year.

Members of the Council voted unanimously to elect Mrs Byron-Teare at the annual Council meeting this afternoon.

Described as a ‘dedicated councillor’ for Douglas Central, she was first elected to the local authority at a by-election in 2016 before being re-elected in 2021.

Proposing the nomination, Councillor Steven Crellin described his Council colleague as someone who listens to her constituents, a charitable individual whose tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to the community would be an asset to Douglas.

Accepting the nomination, Her Worship the Mayor expressed her gratitude that colleagues had placed faith in her to be the civic leader and represent the City.

Announcing her theme for her year in office as ‘Community & Charity’ - two aspects of life the new Mayor believes rely heavily on each other to survive - Mrs Byron-Teare announced the three charities she had selected for her Mayoral term: The RNLI, Live at Home scheme and the IoM Parrot Sanctuary.

Councillor Steven Crellin will serve as Deputy Mayor with Mrs Samantha Crellin as Deputy Mayoress.